Claudio Morelli

Milano, Italia

Claudio Morelli is a documentary photographer. He studied Political Science and, during his university days, he developed an interest in commercial photography for advertising, especially still-life and fashion. He worked as an assistant in a photo production studio for one year. After that, he moved into press photography and started covering events for a photojournalism agency. His work ranged from show business to politics, events and criminality. During these years he shot a lot of short movies and documentaries. In 2009 he left the agency Emblema and began to work mostly for magazines as a freelance. Today, he publishes his work in leading european magazines, constantly receiving assignments. He has become specialized in social, criminality and environmental issues. He is currently represented by DB Daria Bonera Agency, Agence Cosmos and OFFSET photo agency. He also works as a commercial photographer and as a consultant on the design and redesign of magazines. In 2014 he becames Director of Photography of "Periferie" a magazine founded by the idea of the interational architect Renzo Piano